RCA VG4259 manual Cable SystemWith Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only, Back of TV

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Hooking Up the VCR

Cable SystemWith Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only

(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)

A. Basic hookup.

Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.

2.Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

4.Go to ÒStartupÓ section.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback, and more convenient operation Ñ use of the TV•VCR button is not required.

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided. A Y-adapter may be required to hear sound from both left and right channels if your TV is not stereo.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

3.Go to ÒStartupÓ section.

Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. View all pay channels through the VCR.

A
From Cable
			Back of VCR
	Cable Box	RF Coaxial
		Cable	R
			R		IN FROM
					IN FROM
IN	OUT		AUDIO1		ANT.
IN	OUT
			L		VHF/UHF
			OUT	IN	OUT TO TV
			OUT	IN
					3 CH. 4
			VIDEO1
				RF Coaxial Cable
					(supplied)
		75 to 75/300 Ohm
		Separator
			VHF		OR
					OR
					Cable/
			UHF		Antenna
			UHF
				Back of TV
B		Cable Box
		Cable Box

From Cable
IN	OUT
Signal
Splitter

	Back of VCR
R	IN FROM
	IN FROM
AUDIO1	ANT.
L	VHF/UHF
OUT	OUT TO TV
OUT
	3 CH. 4
VIDEO1
Audio/Video Cables
RF Coaxial	VIDEO
Cable	INPUT
(supplied)
	RIGHT
OUT	AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
	L /	CABLE /
	L /	ANTENNA
	MONO	ANTENNA
	MONO

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choose one answer from below Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Basic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of TV Cable SystemWith Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels OnlyOption B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option a hookupTurn on the VCR Check accessories with VCRStartup Insert batteries in remote Turn on the TVPlace channels in the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypeAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Set the automatic daylight-saving time Select the languageSet the time and date Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Use Tvvcr buttonSet the display panel brightness Set the Alert SoundProgram the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Component Buttons Remote ControlVCR Function Buttons Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Function Buttons TV Function ButtonsProgram the Remote for a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Controlling a Cable Box or a Satellite ReceiverOperate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver To play a tape Auto Play FeaturePower Off PlaybackPause for Stop Action Using the Playback FeaturesPicture Search Slow MotionTime Counter Disp Display ButtonZero Search Index SearchTo Index Search Manual Tracking Blank SearchFrame Advance SLOWF. ADV Button Automatic TrackingTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR FeatureTo Turn Off Marking Commercialaadvance MarkingCommercialaadvance To Select a Background for PlaybackTo Make a Recording RecordingsNormal Recording Recording SpeedsStopping a One Touch Recording in Progress One Touch RecordingDisplay on TV Screen Canadian List VCR Plus+ SetupRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording A. ListChannel Number You Receive This Station On VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus+ Channel NumberRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingsTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Play Back Audio Only Using the Recording FeaturesPro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature To Record Audio OnlyCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsBack Panel Display Panel Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR Plus+ or timer recording not made Question Answer Limited Warranty 12,13,16 Index29,34 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,